
Join us in congratulating Juliana, a Ghanaian-Australian, who was awarded the Member (AM) in the General Division of the
Order of Australia for significant service to the community,
particularly the welfare of women and refugees. This acknowledgement was announced
on Saturday 26th of January 2013 by the Governor-General of Australia.
Recipients of the Order of Australia are from many fields of
endeavour and all walks of life and are awarded for service worthy of
particular meritorious recognition and pre-eminence.
Juliana's services to the community include:
- Active Women's Advocate, since 1989, particularly through the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
- Chairperson, Australian National Committee on Refugee Women, 1993-1994, 2002-2004 and 2005-2007; Co-Founder, African Women's Advocacy Unit, 2005-2010.
- Member, Multicultural Ministries Reference Group, NSW Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia, 2010-2012.
- Board Member, Institute for Cultural Diversity, since 2009.
- Member, Women's Steering Committee, Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia.
- Former Executive Committee Member, Ethnic Communities Council of NSW.
- Member, Federal Government's African Ministerial Consultative Committee, since 2012.
- Initiator and Convenor, National Conference to mark the International Year for People of African Descent, 2011.
- Co-Founder and Adviser, African Women Australia, since 2010.
- Member, Reference Group, Australian Human Rights Commission's Research into Racism against African Communities, In Our Own Words, 2010.
- Project Team Leader, African Liaison Unit, Centrelink, 2006.
- Established, African Workers Network, Sydney, 2004.
- First Women's Representative, African Communities Council of NSW, 1993-1995.
- Former Member, Nepean/Blacktown Regional Advisory Council, Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW, for 2 terms.
- Former Management Committee Member, Blacktown and Auburn Migrant Resource Centre.
- Member, National Steering Committee, Living in Harmony Partnership Project, Family Law Court of Australia and Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.
- Co-Founder and former Adviser, Sierra Leone Women's War Word Inc.
- Former Adviser, Friends of Sierra Leone Inc.
- Member, Australian Citizenship Test Review Committee, 2008.
- Coordinator, Multicultural Community Liaison Officer Program, NSW Police, since 2008; also served as Member, Police Commissioner's Committee on Responsive Policing.
- Assistant Manager, Refugee and Network Support Team, Multicultural Services Branch, Centrelink, 2006-2008.
- Coordinator, New South Wales Education Program on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Western Sydney Area Health Service, 1996-2005.
- Convenor, first National Conference on FGM.
- Community Educator, Ethnic Affairs Commission, 1995-1996.
- Publicist and Fundraiser, International Women's Development Agency, 1992-1993.
- Welfare Worker, Surry Hills and Marrickville Offices, Care Force, 1988-1992.
- Awards/recognition include:
- Profiled in Wendy McCarthy's book A Fair Go, Portraits of the Australian Dream: 50 Inspiring Australians.
- Profiled in the Westpac Group's publication The Power of 100: One Hundred Women who have shaped Australia; and the subsequent film Shaping a Nation, 2011.
- Community Personality of the Year, African Professionals Association, NSW, 2012.
- 'Living Legends' Award, Celebration of African Australians Inc, 2012.
- Excellence Award in Community Services, African Chamber of Commerce, SA Inc, 2011.
- Women of the West Award, University of Western Sydney, 2007.
- Ambassador, The Salvation Army, since 2011.
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Congratulation to Sheron, finalist 2011 Miss World Australia beauty pageant and finalist 2012 Miss Universe Australia beauty pageant representing NSW . Sheron is among the '100 most influential African-Australians" honoured at our National Awards event, Sydney Opera House, 25th of August 2012. ![]() Sheron says that: "Coming to Australia opened up a lot of hidden opportunities for me such as; modeling, exploring different cultures, flexible education and working allowance at a young age (independence) the greatest challenge was trying to fit in as an individual and maintaining my true identity. I have been living in Australia for 9 years yet still im proud to say, I still have my traditional culture within me and also adopted the multicultural culture in Australia, I am compassionate, trustworthy, self motivated and persistent." Sheron moved to Australia at the age of 14 with her family settled and became Australian citizen. Her goals include: to work with professional people, to gain more skills, to become a positive icon in Australia and internationally encouraging young woman especially woman of colour to pursue their dreams. "I would like to be Etiquette and Deportment mentor, motivational speaker/ public speaker" says Sheron. ![]() 2011- Sheron was given an opportunity to be one of the Miss World Australia finalists which was held in Melbourne in August. When asked why she entered? Sheron says "Apart from winning the title and representing Australia in the internationals, I wanted to gain more knowledge about everything involved in the Pageant world, meeting new people and educating myself about other cultures and personalities. Being a role model for all woman especially woman of colour." ..."Did I gain anything? I gained so much, I discovered different options for a career, I learned about Etiquette and Deportment which I adopted to be a part of me—advising others how carry themselves in an elegant, respectful manner. This opportunity opened up so many doors for me like encouraging young Indigenous woman to pursue their dreams, teaching them about etiquette and deportment." In 2012, Sheron was a NSW state finalist for Miss Universe Australia. When asked why she entered the Miss Universe contest, Sheron says: "I entered for the same reason as Miss World Australia but this time I wanted to evaluate what I had learned from the last pageant lesson. My aim is to coach, encourage young woman who are passionate about Pageantry that it’s not really about winning, it’s about discovering yourself and allowing yourself to show people who are. Taking it as lesson/challenge learning from others and teaching them what you know." ![]() Achievements in 2012:
Achievements in 2011:
Achievements in 2010:
Sheron says that "To become successful is not based on how much you have in the bank or how many fans like your face book page. To me its self improvement, growth, manifesting, affirmation, fearless and taking risks, using any information you have experienced it could be negative it could be positive they all useful, it’s how you interpret the message in your mind and put it into action." Congratulation to Gracia for her appointment as the "Welcome to Australia Ambassador" and the 2012 Refugee Week Ambassador. Gracia is among the young leaders honoured at our National Awards event, Sydney Opera House, 25th of August 2012. **************
![]() She’s currently studying a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, and Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Wollongong, majoring in International Media and Communications, and Human Resources Management. Gracia completed a freelance journalism course at the age of 16 and has since had several articles published on social justice and youth related issues, and her first book on success aiming to empower young people. She’s an active member of her community and has received numerous awards and recognitions including the 2008 and 2009 Australian Defence Force Long Tan leadership and Teamwork Award, 2010 NSW CRC Young Volunteer of the Year, 2010 Wollongong Young Citizen of the Year, 2011 Australia’s Young People’s Human Rights Award, and was named Woman of the Week by Hoopla in December 2011. Gracia
has worked as a: caseworker for refugee families, radio co-host for a
community station in Wollongong, youth motivational speaker, and member
of the Illawarra Regional Advisory Council (IRAC), NSW Multicultural
Youth Network (MYN), Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families
(SCARF), and Co-Administrative Director for the Voice of Hope
International Ministries based in Uganda advocating for those who have
been silenced by poverty and injustices.
In recognition of Gracia's outstanding achievements in Australia, she has been appointed as the Welcome to Australia Ambassador: http://www.welcometoaustralia.org.au/a_more.php?pid=834 and the 2012 Refugee Week Ambassador: http://www.refugeeweek.org.au/ambassadors.php END********************************************************* Congratulation to Daniel for his appointment as the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement by the South Sudanese Government. Daniel is among the "100 most influential African-Australians" honoured at our National Awards event, Sydney Opera House, 25th of August 2012. ![]() Daniel was born in Sudan and migrated to Australia in 2001. He has qualifications in International Business, Social Science and Law. He is currently Executive Director of ACCES Services Inc., an organisation providing settlement and employment services to migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants. He is directly responsible for settlement services, human resources, finance and administration and customer services. Daniel sits on the Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council, Multicultural Community Ministerial Advisory Committee, National Multicultural Reference Group, Human Right Reference Group, Police Ethnic Advisory Group, Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, among others. He received the 2008 Queensland Multicultural Award for refugee services. He has also been awarded two volunteer awards including the 2009 Rankin Australian Day Award and the 2009 Queensland Day Volunteer Award. Daniel is the President of Queensland African Communities Council, an African peak body that represent the common interest of African residing in Queensland. Daniel also was awarded Disaster Hero Medal in recognition of his community initiative, bravery and strength during the 2010-2011 Queensland floods.
Daniel values a society which recognises, celebrates and maintains different cultures. In a multicultural society, all citizens enjoy civic equality, based on the recognition of group difference within the public sphere of laws, policies, democratic discourses, shared citizenship and national identity. A multicultural nation is a peaceful nation because members feel valued, welcomed, connected regardless of natural difference. Daniel has been appointed as the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement in the South Sudanese Government and he leaves in June 2012 for Africa to take up the role. END******************** INDUCTION INTO THE UN WOMEN HALL OF FAME ![]() Dr Casta Tungaraza, a Tanzanian, joined the Murdoch University’s Politics Department as a Research Fellow and later was appointed as the University’s Equal Opportunity and Social Justice Manager. She is also the Director of the Australian Academy of Race Relations at Murdoch University. In 2011 she was nominated as one of the Western Australian Patrons for the Centenary of the International Women’s Day Celebrations. In addition, Casta is the founding member of the African Women’s
Council of Australia. Also, she is the former Chairperson of the
African Community in WA, the President of the Tanzanian Community in WA,
and she is currently an Executive Member of the Federation of the
African Communities Council of Australia (FACC). Casta has served and continues to serve on a number of Government Advisory Boards for more than ten years – such as the Australian Multicultural Advisory Council (Federal), the Western Australian Citizenship and Multicultural Advisory Council (WACMAC), the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia’s New and Emerging Communities Policy Advisory Committee (National), and the WA Government’s Anti-racism Strategy Steering Group. She is a member of the WA’s Multicultural Advisory Group to the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests. Casta is currently the Director of the Australian Institute of Kiswahili Language and African Culture. She speaks five languages and takes interest in cultural diversity matters. Casta has been inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame by the UN Women Australia (formerly United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)). In addition, Casta was presented with an Individual Excellence Award at the Western Australian Multicultural Community Service Awards 2012 by the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, John Castrilli. This State honour was to recognise Casta's exceptional work towards empowering culturally and linguistically diverse communities, combating racism and promoting human rights. END
SECRET MILLIONAIRE AND PHILANTHROPIST Nadia Taylor, an Egyptian-Australian is one of the richest African women in Australia. See profile below. *************
Nadia is the Co-founder and Director of tna. tna is a global leader in the food packaging and processing industry. It spans 24 countries, employs 165 staff, and turnover was forecast to reach $80 million in 2010. Nadia is the founder who encouraged and persisted with establishing the company, having started from her kitchen at home with a dream. With no tertiary education, but a determination to work hard and never give up, she was instrumental in developing the business globally. In 1992 she was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.Nadia is active in the strategy and running of the business. Her role encompasses Public Relations, Business Development, building tna’s Global Customer Relationship, as well as the management of tna’s extensive philanthropic program. Nadia’s working life commenced working in an engineering based company followed by 10 years in the snack food industry prior to establishing tna. Nadia and her husband Alf Taylor appeared in series 2 of channel 9’s hit television show The Secret Millionaire.
END END YOUNG HEROES & LEADERS Some of these young African-Australian leaders were honoured at our National Awards event that took place on the 25th of August 2012 at the Sydney Opera House. We will appreciate if you could become a sponsor for this year's event. Click here to see your sponsorship benefits.
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![]() After her mother unexpectedly collapsed, Chelsea quickly and calmly used her mother’s phone to call her father, who called triple-zero.She saved her mother’s life, and impressed emergency workers and her family with her mature and quick thinking manner. At just four years old, Chelsea showed great courage and maturity. Chelsea calmly followed her father’s instructions, got a glass of water and put a wet cloth on her mum’s face while she waited for emergency services to arrive. After calling her father, Chelsea got ready for the ambulance ride while watching over her 15 month old sister Charlotte On January 22nd 2009 Chelsea became Young Citizen of the Year and received an award for her bravery and initiative. She also received the NSW Premier's Community Service Award for Bravery in 2008. **************
![]() She’s currently studying a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, and Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Wollongong, majoring in International Media and Communications, and Human Resources Management. Gracia completed a freelance journalism course at the age of 16 and has since had several articles published on social justice and youth related issues, and her first book on success aiming to empower young people. She’s an active member of her community and has received numerous awards and recognitions including the 2008 and 2009 Australian Defence Force Long Tan leadership and Teamwork Award, 2010 NSW CRC Young Volunteer of the Year, 2010 Wollongong Young Citizen of the Year, 2011 Australia’s Young People’s Human Rights Award, and was named Woman of the Week by Hoopla in December 2011. Gracia has worked as a: caseworker for refugee families, radio co-host for a community station in Wollongong, youth motivational speaker, and member of the Illawarra Regional Advisory Council (IRAC), NSW Multicultural Youth Network (MYN), Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF), and Co-Administrative Director for the Voice of Hope International Ministries based in Uganda advocating for those who have been silenced by poverty and injustices.
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![]() Khadija Gbla is a volunteer at Multicultural Youth South Australia Inc (MYSA) and has been recruited as a multicultural youth researcher to participate in MYSA’s action research project on newly arrived young people and public space.
In 2010, Khadija represented Australia at the Harvard National Model United Nations. This role saw Khadija travelling the United States and participating in international negotiations and debates with other delegates from around the world to an audience of distinguished speakers and members of the United Nations. Khadija has been recognised with numerous awards in community services, one of which includes the 2009 Premier’s Channel Nine Young Achiever of the Year award. Khadija is currently the Premiers/Channel Nine Young Achiever of the year (2009) and Channel Nine Young Achiever’s RAA Driving Force Leadership Award (2009). She is also a recipient of the Pride of Australia Young Leader Medal, 2009 South Australia’s Women’s Honour Roll Award, 2011 Young African Australian of the Year Award, Youth Award for the city of Charles Sturt and Multicultural Youth SA, Australian Electoral Commission Ambassador and finally, Australian nominee for the Mary Robinson Young Activist Award.
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Since arriving in Australia, she has worked to increase awareness of issues affecting the lives of African Australian youth. Some of the organizations she has worked with include, Victoria Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Oxfam Australian , The African Think Tank , The Centre for African- Australian Women Issues and others. She has also presented at conferences and forums on issues impacting the settlement of African- Youth in Victoria and Australia in general. She is a published author of several papers and articles. *******************
![]() Tim Omaji, better known by his stage name Timomatic, is an Australian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and dancer. Timomatic rose to fame as a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance (Australia) in 2009 and placed seventh in the competition. In 2011, he appeared as a contestant on the fifth season of Australia's Got Talent and was placed third. Later that year, Timomatic signed to Sony Music Australia, and released his debut single "Set It Off" in November 2011. The single reached number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
In October 2011, Timomatic served as a supporting act for American rapper Flo Rida's Australian tour. On 17 November, it was announced that Timomatic had signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. On 24 November, he was a support act for American hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa's Australian concert at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Timomatic's debut single "Set It Off" was released on 25 November. Timomatic co-wrote "Set It Off" with production team DNA Songs, who also produced the song. The single peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for selling 70,000 digital copies."Set It Off" has also appeared on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 14. On 12 January 2012, it was announced that Timomatic has signed a global publishing deal with EMI.
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![]() Neo Pitso was born in South Africa and moved to Australia in 2004. He has been involved in many community projects mainly dealing with music and has received numerous awards for his contributions: has since been viewed on television across South Australia, Queensland and Victoria . In 2011 the Governor of South Australia awarded him a 'highly commended' award for his excellence in the field of music. Australian Defence Force Award for Leadership Caltex Award for Leadership Josiah Mitton Award for Outstanding Student Overall plus many more. In the field of music he has supported many famous artists and is on demand. He has supported: Jessica Mauboy, The Game, Nas, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Tila Tequila, Cassidy, DJ Drama, Montel Jordan, Chingy and many more across Australia. He has also performed across Australia at various Miss Africa beauty pageants. A song he wrote in 2005 was promoted in every school in South Australia to warn young people about the dangers of smoking. In 2006 he was sponsored by Channel 9 for a documentary which was about his journey with his music so far. Channel 9 also sponsored a music video for Neo. In 2010 his old university Flinders University used him in a campaign to lure prospective students to the university. Neo helped the university make an advert which |


Suzan Mutesi Mufumbiro , the fashion icon behind the label, Achea-Mpong.
Her love for
fashion began as a little girl playing with African fibre dolls and
dressing her friends’ dolls using only the scraps from are old clothing.
She endeavoured to make extraordinary yet inexpensive clothes for
dolls, played with a lot of colours, mixed and matched outfits, and
styled up my friends’ and sisters for occasion. After making the move to
Australia to complete High school, her passion only grew stronger. She
taught herself only the basics of design, such as alterations and
mending torn clothes on a sewing machine. She knew that to be recognised
as a designer. she needed to further develop her skills from garment
construction to sewing and pattern making. She was soon accepted into
one of Australia’s top-ranked design institutions, Raffles KvB Institute
of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Design majoring in
Fashion.
With dreams to own a recognised, international label,
Achea-Mpong by Mutesi was born in 2009. Influenced
by her African roots and by rich fabrics, by the subtle, soft beauty
of women and by sensuality, she began producing and designing clothes
that depict traditional African culture with a medley of Westernised
technology. She aims to make designs appending a cultural twirl in style
thus making them unique in Australian market as featured her
collection. The key to her continuous success is her keen understanding
of making a woman look and feel a million dollars. She has designed
dresses on X-Factor Australia 2011, Charlotte Dawson a judge on
Australia‘s Top model wore her dress for a commercial on Foxtel.
Suzan
Mutesi is also fond of supporting Charities for a good cause. She has
helped raise money for schools in Rwanda and the 'Wear your heart
Charity' to raise money for schools in Ghana. On the 2nd of July, her
French African lace silver dress featured in the OK magazine Australia.
Mutesi was nominated for an award by Celebrate African Australian
Talent as a Fashion Icon and will be showcasing her new collection on
the 25th of August at the Opera house.She recently also has featured in
Change Magazine and African Times Magazine. It's clear that Mutesi is
growing closer to her dream everyday.
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Youth worker Asha Saad Saleh has been described by the management of Jesuit Social Services as "one of our organization’s best assets
Asha was the 2011 African Australian Young Leaders Awards Winner and works to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential by partnering with the community.
Eritrean Asha Saleh has been a full time worker with JESUIT SOCIAL SERVICES for three years. Asha helps run the Jesuit’s African Programs based at the heart of the target group in Flemington, St Albans and Heidelberg. The project operates in active partnership with local Horn of Africa community organisations and builds capacity for many of the African organisations active in the area. She is central to the success of the project.
Among the projects successfully initiated and implemented by Asha alongside the Jesuit’s team includes: The Workplace Development Program (WDP), this is a work placement program for skilled African migrants who have been unable to find work in Australia organized by Jesuit Social Services in collaboration with the National Australian Bank. In fact, several African Australians who have completed the program have gone on to secure ongoing employment with the National Australian Bank .
Also, Asha Saleh came up with the idea for a delightful new story book called A is for Aunty and Z is for Zigni: An alphabet book of African stories, now being used in some institutions in Victoria. Asha was among the best Australia Youth Workers specially selected to meet with Prince William at Government House when he visited Victoria. Asha is currently an official Ambassador for AFL team, The North Melbourne Kangaroos.

He is an active singer / dancer, and self-employed music producer and filmmaker.
Fofo has established a small business providing audio-visual services to other African youth and has participated in many community based projects as a participant, team leader and mentor.
Fofo has produced two short films on issues facing African refugee youth and is an active member of the Togolese community.

Of South African descent this young star was born only a year after his parents immigrated to Australia. At an early age it became apparent to his parents that Mike had a natural ability to sing, dance and captivate just about any audience with his raw talent. At the age of eight Mike joined a band with his sisters and began rapping as “Micky C” as at various nightclubs around Sydney.
Upon coming of age, Mike began performing (legally!) his original music household name in the local urban music scene, Mike Champion has shared stages with the likes of Akon, TPain, Bobby Valentino,Boyz II Men, Flo‐Rida, KCi and JoJo, Horace Brown, Kid Cudi, Rashaan Patterson, Teddy Riley and Blackstreet as well as local icons Scarlett Belle, Short Stack, K1, Gary Pinto, Don Dolla, Selwyn and the Killa Queenz. Mike also works with under-privileged youth on various programs and is one of the few artists who, to this day, has remained true to his art and, more importantly, to himself.
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![]() Within weeks after the series finale of Australian Idol, Dean signed an exclusive recording contract with SonyBMG in 2006. Dean released his first single, "If You Don't Mean It" which premiered on radio stations on 5 April 2007. The single was released to iTunes on 5 May 2007. The single peaked on the ARIA Charts at number 10. The album, recorded in early February, was released on 26 May 2007. Awards: 2004 Won TREV Awards (Tertiary Recreation Entertainment Victoria) Best Acoustic Act James Dean (Dean Geyer's Band)
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![]() Faustina's father is a Ghanian and her mother is a Chinese Malaysian. Faustina completed two degrees across three Universities – a joint degree in Media & Communication and Geography at the University of Melbourne and Sydney University as well as Media Studies with a major in television and social science at RMIT University. While completing her University degrees, Faustina also worked as a model in Melbourne and Sydney. Faustina was the face of Bonds and appeared in the campaign alongside Miranda Kerr. She also worked as a researcher for The Great Outdoors and worked on set of kids’ program Hi-5 Faustina was the host of Australia’s most watched music program Video Hits for five years where she interviewed some of the world’s biggest artists including the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Adele, Jack White, Muse, Green Day, Rihanna, Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, Sinead O'Connor and Neil Finn. Faustina also hosted live events for Video Hits from Australia’s major capital cities and the Make Poverty History Concert where U2 and Pearl Jam made a surprise performance. Faustina traveled the world for Video Hits giving the first Australian TV interview with Adele and Florence and The Machine in London in 2009, The Black Eyed Peas upon the release of their LP, The End in Paris in as well as Muse upon the release of The Resistance, in Lake Como. Faustina also covered interviews in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Tokyo and Stockholm
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![]() Born and having grown up in the ancient city of Benin where art is tied to tradition and customs, he has lived most of his life in Australia. Although, his name may not ring a bell in the Nigerian movie industry having spent more than 10 years abroad, Daniel has suddenly become a budding talent to seek out for, courtesy of Gossip Nation, the latest movie that is currently enjoy rave review in the media. His knack for high profile job was what led him in 2004 to team up with director Matthew Scott to produce the first African Australian film titled Death is a Diamond, a film that tells of the pain Africans were going through from conflict or blood diamonds. In 2009 Daniel Okoduwa was invited by the prestigious Australian Centre for Photography (Nollywood Babylon) to lecture and contribute his unique perspective on Nigerian films and the context in which they are produced. Love Lost and Temptation, a movie written and produced by Daniel Okoduwa was voted the m o s t watched afro Australian movie of all time. In May 2010 the movie was screened to a predominantly white Australian audience at the North Sydney community centre. In 2010 Daniel who had worked with such international acts as Chaka Demus and Pliers, while on the set of young talented director Mike, music video shoots, asked Kang to direct a new African Australian movie, Gossip Nation, for him. And today the Gossip Nation, which he claimed to be his most challenging film yet, has launched him into the league of Nigeria’s most gifted filmmaker in Diaspora. The movie featured Nigerian movie stars, Monalisa Chinda and Ejike Asiegbu. |
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We join the African communities in Australia and the South Australian Government in congratulating Dr Joseph Masika for his well deserved appointment as a Commissioner in the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission.